Shredding Program

Hempstead Town offers secure document shredding services for residents. All Town of Hempstead residents, including those of incorporated villages within the township, are encouraged to utilize the scheduled confidential shredding programs. Your private documents will be safely shredded and disposed of for your convenience. 

• Residents are limited to a maximum of five file boxes or five paper bags.
• Witnessed shredding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. When shredding trucks reach maximum capacity, shredding must take place off-site.
• No commercial or home businesses, schools, churches, or synagogues permitted.
• No commercial vehicles are permitted.

Shredding Program Schedule

Shredding events are held along with E-Cycling events. Hours are from 8 am to 1 pm. For further information, please contact TOH.

E-Cycling

All televisions, computers, computer components (including cables, cords, and wiring), monitors, tablets, e-readers, electronic keyboards, mice, fax machines, scanners, printers, VCRs, DVRs, DVD players, digital converter boxes, cable or satellite receivers, electronic and video game consoles and portable digital music players will be accepted for E-cycling. Cell phones are not accepted.

Arrange of Special Pick-Up

Residents served by the Town of Hempstead Department of Sanitation may arrange for a special pick-up of electronic waste at their residence by calling 516-378-8484.  All Town of Hempstead residents, including residents of incorporated villages within the township, are permitted to bring electronic waste to the Homeowner Disposal Area located at 1600 Merrick Road in Merrick. Residents can also contact the manufacturer to obtain information on how to recycle the equipment.

Program Schedule

E-cycling Collection events are listed below. Shredding services are also offered at these events. Hours are from 8 am to 1 pm. For further questions about E-cycling, please contact us.

Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P)

When bringing items, please follow these simple guidelines: Wrap leaking containers in newspaper and place them in a plastic bag or larger container. Make sure all caps and lids are tight. Place items securely in a box for transportation. Use newspaper or cardboard to keep items from tipping or hitting each other. Place chemicals that may react with each other in separate areas of the vehicle. Do not leave products in a hot, unventilated vehicle for an extended period of time. Do not smoke near chemical products. Wear rubber gloves when handling containers.

Sharp Items

Sharps (needles, syringes, and lancets) are not accepted at S.T.O.P. events. Information regarding the safe disposal of sharps can be found at the New York State Department of Health. Information about the safe disposal of unused medicines can be found at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and/or using the Drug Enforcement Administration's Controlled Substance Public Disposal search tool.

For questions about our S.T.O.P. Program, please contact TOH.

Mercury Recycling Program

Many old thermostats contain mercury. Now, you can bring your old thermostat to a S.T.O.P. event, keep mercury out of the waste stream and receive a $5 gift card to a local home center compliments of Covanta Energy. Limit of 5 offers per household, please.

S.T.O.P. Program Schedule

S.T.O.P. Program hours are from 8 am to 3 pm.

Items Accepted at S.T.O.P.

• Aerosol cans
• Ammonia
• Antifreeze*
• Asbestos (double bagged)
• Batteries - Car
• Batteries - Household
• Bleach
• Bug & Rodent Killers
• Chemistry Sets
• Degreasers
• Disinfectants
• Drain Cleaners
• Fertilizers with Herbicides
• Fire Extinguishers - One-Time Use
• Flammable Liquids (fire starter, gasoline* and diesel fuel*) Fluorescent Lamps and CFLs in shatterproof containers including ballasts   
• Kerosene*
• Lacquers
• Latex & Oil-Based Paints
• Oven Cleaners
• Paint Strippers
• Paint Thinners & Brush Cleaners
• Pesticides
• Photography Chemicals
• Polishes & Wood Preservatives
• Propane Tanks - 20 lb.
• Solvents
• Spot Removers
• Swimming Pool Chemicals
• Telephone Books
• Thermostats (containing mercury)
• Tires (car - off rims)
• Varnish
• Waste Oil*
• Weed Killers

* Limit 6 in 5-gallon containers only.

Items Not Accepted at S.T.O.P.

• Ammunition
• Electronic Recyclable Waste
• Explosives
• Fire Extinguishers - Commercial
• Fireworks
• Infectious or Medical Waste, Sharps
• Medications
• Oxygen Tanks
• Propane Tanks - larger than 20 Pounds
• Radioactive Materials
• Unlabeled Materials